mallam
malam
/ (ˈmælæm, -əm) /
nounWestern African
(in Islamic W Africa) a man learned in Koranic studies
(in N Nigeria) a title and form of address for a learned or educated man
Origin of mallam
1C20: from Hausa
Words Nearby mallam
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How to use mallam in a sentence
We also paid a few visits to local notables, chief amongst whom is the mallam Mohammed.
A Camera Actress in the Wilds of Togoland | Meg GehrtsThis particular mallam struck me as being absolutely the finest-looking native I had seen during our trip.
A Camera Actress in the Wilds of Togoland | Meg GehrtsThey found here mallam Dendow, a cousin of Bello, very old and feeble.
Great African Travellers | W.H.G. KingstonAs she looked, Dora passed by, and broad-shouldered young mallam with her.
Double Harness | Anthony HopeShe thought Dora must be charming, since mallam was in love with her.
Double Harness | Anthony Hope
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